Heritage Under Hammer
The beloved Majestic Theater, a 1920s architectural gem and cultural cornerstone of your neighborhood, is hours away from demolition. As the head of the local preservation society, you have one final emergency board meeting to convince Development Commissioner Harrison to grant landmark status. Outside, the demolition crew engines are already warming up.
Challenges
16
Survivors
8
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Chair of the Downtown Heritage Preservation Society
Conversation Partner
Development Commissioner Marcus Harrison
Setting
Wood-paneled boardroom lit by harsh fluorescent lights, blueprints for a modern retail complex spread across the table, the distant sound of construction equipment idling outside
Location
City Hall, 4th Floor Planning Commission Chamber
Learning Objectives
Present compelling historical significance evidence for the Majestic Theater
Demonstrate community support through petition signatures and pledges
Propose viable financial plan for theater restoration and maintenance
About This Scenario
The beloved Majestic Theater, a 1920s architectural gem and cultural cornerstone of your neighborhood, is hours away from demolition. As the head of the local preservation society, you have one final emergency board meeting to convince Development Commissioner Harrison to grant landmark status. Outside, the demolition crew engines are already warming up.
How It Starts
“Let's make this quick. The crews are on overtime, and I have another meeting in 15 minutes. Why exactly should I delay a $40 million development project for a dilapidated theater that hasn't turned a profit in decades?”
This is how Development Commissioner Marcus Harrison's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#80
Category
General
Location Tag
City Hall, 4th Floor Planning Commission Chamber
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